Courtesy and Protocol for the US Coast Guard Aux.

I'm going to break this down. I hope is will help clear up whats exspected of us as Civilian members of Team Coast Guard.

SALUTING: Saluting between Auxiliarists is not usually the custom. There may be occasions (when in uniform and covered) where a courtesy and custom indicate that a salute is in order such as when returning a salute rendered by a member of the Armed Forces. It is also customary to exchange greetings such as "good morning," "good afternoon," "good evening," ect. along with the salute.
I was at Sector on reserve weekend this sat. I was saluted by a Senior Chief who was talking on her cell phone. She saluted and said "good morning sir sorry sir." It caught me off guard. I told Senior is was OK and good morning. If you are saluted and you don't return the salute. That is a form of disrespect. They will go to there Commander of there Department Lead. Plan on hearing from your elected officer about the issue.
When you are in uniform and covered and have a Officer of the Armed Forces within talking distance, you should render a salute. Show the HONOR and RESPECT they deserve.

Some of the more frequently observed saluting errors include:
Failure to hold the position of the salute until it is returned by the person saluted.
Failure to assume the position of attention when saluting.
Failure to have fingers, hand, and arm in the proper position for saluting.
Gross errors include:
Saluting with a cigarette in hand or mouth.
Saluting while the left hand is in pocket.
Returning a salute in a casual manner.

Flag Etiquette.
The National Flag will be accorded a position of superior prominence over any flag displayed in the same room. It is the only flag that may be displayed behind and to the right of the speaker's podium or head table. All other flags (Auxiliary, Coast Guard, State, ect.) will be displayed behind and to the left of the speaker's podium or head tabel.
When out doors, in uniform and addressing the National Ensign, or whenever the National Anthem is rendered, a military salute is given. This applies to the morning and evening colors ceremonies. The same applies if the flag is passing in a parade or in review. the salute to the flag in a moving column should be rendered at the moment the flag passes.
When on a Coast Guard or other miliary installation in a vehicle, at the time of colors, and traffic safety permits, stop and sit at attention, but do not salut.
When indoors and the flag is presented and/or the National Anthem is played, all should stand at attention.

RANK:

We should be calling active duty members by there rank. (Petty officer, Chief, Master Chief, Senior Chief, Captian, Commander) I will discribe what to look for when you want to find out the ranks they hold.

The Petty Officer.
The collor device for a Petty Officer Third Class will be a Cheveron with on stripe on the bottom
The collor device for a Petty Officer Seconed Class will be a Cheveron with 2 stripes on the bottom
The collor device for a Petty Officer First Class will be a Cheveron with 3 stripes on the bottom

The Cheif Petty Officer
Cheif Petty Officer will be a gold Anchor with a silver Cheveron
Senior Cheif Petty Officer will be a gold Anchor with a silver Cheveron and 1 silver star on the top.
Master Cheif Petty Officer will be a gold Anchor with a silver Cheveron and 2 silver stars on the top.


COAST GUARD OFFICERS
Ensign One gold bar, one gold stripe.
Lieutenant, Junior Grade One silver bar, one and one half gold stripe.
Lieutenant Two silver bars, two gold stripe.
Lieutenant Commander Gold oak leaf, two and one half gold stripe.
Commander Silver oak leaf, three gold stripes
Captian Silver Eagle, 4 gold stripes

I will add to this as I get more questions.

Please remember when you are in uniform you are the Coast Guard.
Honor, Respect and Devotion to Duty

Vice Flotilla Commander 78 Jonathan James.

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